KIA Soul EV (2018 year). Instruction — part 24

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NOTICE

When filling tires with more air,
conditions to turn off the low tire
pressure telltale may not be met.
This is because a tire inflator has a
margin of error in performance. The
low tire pressure telltale will be
turned off if the tire pressure is
above the recommended tire infla-
tion pressure.

TPMS (Tire Pressure
Monitoring System)
malfunction indicator

The TPMS malfunction indicator will
illuminate after it blinks for approxi-
mately one minute when there is a
problem with the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System. Have the system
checked by an authorized Kia dealer
as soon as possible to determine the
cause of the problem.

• The TPMS malfunction indicator

may blink for approximately 1
minute and then remain continuous-
ly illuminated if the vehicle is moving
around electric power supply cables
or radios transmitters such as at
police stations, government and
public offices, broadcasting sta-
tions, military installations, airports,
or transmitting towers, etc. This can
interfere with normal operation of
the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS).

• The TPMS malfunction indicator

may blink for approximately 1
minute and then remain continuous-
ly illuminated if snow chains are
used or some separate electronic
devices such as notebook comput-
er, mobile charger, remote starter or
navigation etc., are used in the vehi-
cle. This can interfere with normal
operation of the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS).

WARNING

- Low pressure

damage

Do not drive on low pressure
tires. Significantly low tire pres-
sure can cause the tires to over-
heat and fail making the vehicle
unstable resulting in increased
braking distances and a loss of
vehicle control.

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Changing a tire with TPMS

If you have a flat tire, the Low Tire
Pressure telltale will come on. Have
the flat tire repaired by an authorized
Kia dealer as soon as possible or
replace the flat tire with the spare
tire.

Each wheel is equipped with a tire
pressure sensor mounted inside the
tire behind the valve stem. You must
use TPMS specific wheels. It is rec-
ommended that you always have
your tires serviced by an authorized
Kia dealer.

Even if you replace the low pressure
tire with the spare tire, the Low Tire
Pressure telltale will remain on until
the low pressure tire is repaired and
placed on the vehicle.
After you replace the low pressure
tire with the spare tire, the TPMS
malfunction indicator may illuminate
after a few minutes because the
TPMS sensor mounted on the spare
wheel is not initiated.
Once the low pressure tire is reinflat-
ed to the recommended pressure
and installed on the vehicle or the
TPMS sensor mounted on the
replaced spare wheel is initiated by
an authorized Kia dealer, the TPMS
malfunction indicator and the low tire
pressure telltale will extinguish within
a few minutes of driving.
If the indicator is not extinguished
after a few minutes of driving, please
visit an authorized Kia dealer.

If an original mounted tire is replaced
with the spare tire, the TPMS sensor
on the replaced spare wheel should
be initiated and the TPMS sensor on
the original mounted wheel should
be deactivated. If the TPMS sensor
on the original mounted wheel locat-
ed in the spare tire carrier still acti-
vates, the tire pressure monitoring
system may not operate properly.
Have the tire with TPMS serviced or
replaced by an authorized Kia deal-
er.

CAUTION

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Repair Agents

Never use a puncture-repairing
agent not approved by Kia to
repair and/or inflate a low pres-
sure tire. The tire sealant not
approved by Kia may damage
the tire pressure sensor.

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You may not be able to identify a low
tire by simply looking at it. Always
use a good quality tire pressure
gauge to measure the tire's inflation
pressure. Please note that a tire that
is hot (from being driven) will have a
higher pressure measurement than a
tire that is cold (from sitting station-
ary for at least 3 hours and driven
less than 1 mile (1.6 km) during that
3 hour period).
Allow the tire to cool before measur-
ing the inflation pressure. Always be
sure the tire is cold before inflating to
the recommended pressure.
Do not use any tire sealant if your
vehicle is equipped with a Tire
Pressure Monitoring System. The liq-
uid sealant can damage the tire
pressure sensors.

• The TPMS cannot alert you to

severe and sudden tire damage
caused by external factors such as
nails or road debris.

• If you feel any vehicle instability,

immediately take your foot off the
accelerator, apply the brakes grad-
ually and with light force, and slow-
ly move to a safe position off the
road.

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NOTICE

- Protecting TPMS

Tampering with, modifying, or dis-
abling the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) components may
interfere with the system's ability to
warn the driver of low tire pressure
conditions and/or TPMS malfunc-
tions. Tampering with, modifying,
or disabling the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) compo-
nents may void the warranty for
that portion of the vehicle.

This device complies with Part
15 of the FCC rules.

Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1.This device may not cause harmful

interference, and

2.This device must accept any inter-

ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
operation.

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IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE (TIRE MOBILITY KIT)

For safe operation, carefully read
and follow the instructions in this
manual before use.
(1) Compressor
(2) Sealant bottle
The Tire Mobility Kit is a temporary
fix to the tire and the tire should be
inspected by an authorized Kia deal-
er as soon as possible.

When two or more tires are flat, do
not use the tire mobility kit because
the supported one sealant of Tire
Mobility Kit is only used for one flat
tire.

Introduction

With the Tire Mobility Kit you stay
mobile even after experiencing a tire
puncture.
The system of compressor and sealing
compound effectively and comfortably
seals most punctures in a passenger
car tire caused by nails or similar
objects and reinflates the tire.
After you ensured that the tire is prop-
erly sealed you can drive cautiously on
the tire (distance up to 200 km (120
miles)) at a max. speed of (80 km/h) in
order to reach a service station or tire
dealer for the tire replacement.

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WARNING

- Tire wall

Do not use the Tire Mobility Kit
to repair punctures in the tire
walls. This can result in an acci-
dent due to tire failure.

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It is possible that some tires, espe-
cially with larger punctures or dam-
age to the sidewall, cannot be sealed
completely.
Air pressure loss in the tire may
adversely affect tire performance.
For this reason, you should avoid
abrupt steering or other driving
maneuvers, especially if the vehicle
is heavily loaded or if a trailer is in
use.
The Tire Mobility Kit is not designed
or intended as a permanent tire
repair method and is to be used for
one tire only.
This instruction shows you step by
step how to temporarily seal the
puncture simply and reliably.
Read the section "Notes on the safe
use of the Tire Mobility Kit".

Notes on the suggested use of
the Tire Mobility Kit

• Park your car at the side of the road

so that you can work with the Tire
Mobility Kit away from moving traf-
fic.

• To be sure your vehicle will not

move, even when you're on fairly
level ground, always set your park-
ing brake.

• Only use the Tire Mobility Kit for

sealing/inflation passenger car tires.
Only punctured areas located with-
in the tread region of the tire can be
sealed using the tire mobility kit.

• Do not use on motorcycles, bicycles

or any other type of tires.

• When the tire and wheel are dam-

aged, do not use Tire Mobility Kit for
your safety.

• Use of the Tire Mobility Kit may not

be effective for tire damage larger
than approximately 0.24 in (6 mm).
Please contact the nearest Kia
dealership if the tire cannot be
made roadworthy with the Tire
Mobility Kit.

• Do not use the Tire Mobility Kit if a

tire is severely damaged by driving
run flat or with insufficient air pres-
sure.

• Do not remove any foreign objects

such as nails or screws that have
penetrated the tire.

• Provided the car is outdoors, leave

the vehicle running. Otherwise
operating the compressor may
eventually drain the car battery.

• Never leave the Tire Mobility Kit

unattended while it is being used.

• Do not leave the compressor run-

ning for more than 10 min. at a time
or it may overheat.

• Do not use the Tire Mobility Kit if

the ambient temperature is below -
22°F (-30°C).

• Before using the TMK, read the

precautionary advice printed on
the sealant bottle!

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0. Speed restriction label
1. Sealant bottle and label with

speed restriction

2. Filling hose from sealant bottle to

wheel

3. Connectors and cable for the

power outlet direct connection

4. Holder for the sealant bottle
5. Compressor
6. On/off switch
7. Pressure gauge for displaying the

tire inflation pressure

8. Screw cap for reducing tire infla-

tion pressure

9. Hose to connect compressor and

sealant bottle or compressor and
wheel

Connectors, cable and connection
hose are stored in the compressor
housing.

Strictly follow the specified
sequence, otherwise the sealant
may escape under high pressure.

Components of the Tire Mobility Kit

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WARNING

- Expired

sealant

Do not use the Tire sealant after
the sealant has expired (i.e.
pasted the expiration date on
the sealant container). This can
increase the risk of tire failure.

WARNING -

Sealant

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Avoid contact with eyes.
• Do not swallow.

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Using the Tire Mobility Kit

1. Detach the speed restriction label

(0) from the sealant bottle (1), and
place it in a highly visible place
inside the vehicle such as on the
steering wheel to remind the driv-
er not to drive too fast.

2. Screw connection hose (9) onto

the connector of the sealant bottle.

3. Ensure that screw cap (8) is

closed.

4. Unscrew the valve cap from the

valve of the defective wheel and
screw filling hose (2) of the
sealant bottle onto the valve.

5. Insert the sealant bottle into the

housing (4) of the compressor so
that the bottle is upright.

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NOTICE

If a foreign object is seen that has
punctured the tire, do not remove it
before using Tire Mobility Kit.

6. Ensure that the compressor is

switched off, position 0.

7. Plug the compressor power cord

into the front passenger side
power outlet (180W) of the vehicle.

Only use the front passenger side
power outlet when connecting the
power cord.

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8. With the vehicle start/stop button

position on or ignition switch posi-
tion on, switch on the compressor
and let it run for approximately
5~7 minutes to fill the sealant up
to proper pressure. (refer to the
Tire and Wheels, chapter 8). The
inflation pressure of the tire after
filling is unimportant and will be
checked/corrected later.
Be careful not to overinflate the
tire and stay away from the tire
when filling it.

9. Switch off the compressor.
10. Detach the hoses from the

sealant bottle connector and
from the tire valve.

Return the Tire Mobility Kit to its stor-
age location in the vehicle.

Distributing the sealant

11. Immediately drive approximately

4~6miles (7~10km or, about
10min) to evenly distribute the
sealant in the tire.

Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h). If possible, do not fall
below a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h).
While driving, if you experience any
unusual vibration, ride disturbance or
noise, reduce your speed and drive
with caution until you can safely pull
off of the side of the road.
Call for road side service or towing.
When you use the Tire Mobility Kit,
the tire pressure sensors and wheel
may be stained by sealant.
Therefore, remove the tire pressure
sensors and wheel stained by
sealant and we recommend that
inspect at an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING

- Carbon

monoxide

Do not leave your vehicle run-
ning in a poorly ventilated area
for extended periods of time.
Carbon monoxide poisoning
and suffocation can occur.

WARNING

- Tire pressure

Do not attempt to drive your
vehicle if the tire pressure is
below 29 PSI(200kpa).

This

could result in an accident due
to sudden tire failure.

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Checking the tire inflation pres-
sure
1. After driving approximately 4

~6miles (7~10km or about 10min),
stop at a safety location.

2. Connect connection hose (9) of

the compressor directly to the tire
valve.

3. Plug the compressor power cord

into the vehicle power outlet.

4. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to

the recommended tire inflation.

With the ignition switched on, pro-

ceed as follows.
- To increase the inflation pres-

sure : Switch on the compres-
sor, position I. To check the cur-
rent inflation pressure setting,
briefly switch off the compressor.

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NOTICE

The pressure gauge may show high-
er than actual reading when the
compressor is running. To get an
accurate tire pressure, the compres-
sor needs to be turned off.

- To reduce the inflation pres-

sure: Loosen the screw cap (8)
on the compressor hose.

Technical Data
System voltage: DC 12 V
Working voltage: DC 10 - 15 V
Amperage rating: max. 15 A
Suitable for use at temperatures:

-22 ~ +158°F (-30 ~ +70°C)

Max. working pressure:

87 psi (6 bar)

Size
Compressor: 6.7 x 5.9 x 2.4 in.

(170 x 150 x 60 mm)

Sealant bottle: 3.03 x 3.4 ø in.

(77 x 85 ø mm)

Compressor weight:

1.77 lbs (0.8 kg)

Sealant volume:

12.2 cu. in. (200 ml)

CAUTION

- Tire pressure

sensor

When you use the Tire Mobility
Kit including sealant not
approved by Kia, the tire pres-
sure sensors may be damaged
by sealant. The sealant on the
tire pressure sensor and wheel
should be removed when you
replace the tire with a new one
and inspect the tire pressure
sensors in authorized dealer.

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TOWING

Towing service

If emergency towing is necessary,
we recommend having it done by an
authorized Kia dealer or a commer-
cial tow-truck service. Proper lifting
and towing procedures are neces-
sary to prevent damage to the vehi-
cle. The use of wheel dollies or
flatbed is recommended.

For trailer towing guidelines informa-
tion, refer to “Trailer towing” in chap-
ter 5.
If towing is required, lift all four wheels
off the ground and tow the vehicle. If
you must tow the vehicle using only
two wheels, lift the front wheels off the
ground and tow the vehicle.

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dolly

dolly

WARNING

- Side and cur-

tain air bag

If your vehicle is equipped with
side and curtain air bags, set
the ignition switch to LOCK or
ACC position when the vehicle
is being towed. The side and
curtain air bag may deploy
when the ignition is ON and the
rollover sensor detects the situ-
ation as a rollover.

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CAUTION

- Towing

• Do not tow the vehicle back-

wards with the front wheels on
the ground as this may cause
damage to the vehicle.

• Do not tow with sling-type

equipment. Use wheel lift or
flatbed equipment.

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When towing your vehicle in an
emergency without wheel dollies :
1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC

position.

2. Place the transaxle shift lever in N

(Neutral).

3. Release the parking brake.

Removable towing hook

1. Remove the towing hook from the

tool case.

2. Remove the hole cover pressing

the lower part of the cover on the
front bumper.

WARNING

- Towing EV

Never tow the vehicle with the
front wheels on the ground (for-
ward or backward), as this may
cause damage to the motor or a
vehicle fire.

CAUTION

- Towing gear

position

Failure to place the shift lever in
N (Neutral) may cause internal
damage to the transaxle.

WARNING

- Towing EV

• If you tow the vehicle while the

front wheels are touching the
ground, the vehicle motor may
generate electricity and the
motor components may be
damaged or a fire may occur.

• When a vehicle fire occurs

due to the battery, there is a
risk of a second fire. Contact
the fire department when tow-
ing the vehicle.

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Front

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Rear

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3. Install the towing hook by turning it

clockwise into the hole until it is
fully secured.

4. Remove the towing hook and

install the cover after use.

Emergency towing

If towing is necessary, we recom-
mend you to have it done by an
authorized Kia dealer or a com-
mercial tow truck service.

If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency tow-
ing hook under the front (or rear) of
the vehicle. Use extreme caution
when towing the vehicle. A driver
must be in the vehicle to steer it and
operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done
only on hard-surfaced roads for a
short distance and at low speeds.
Also, the wheels, axles, power train,
steering and brakes must all be in
good condition.
• Do not use the tow hooks to pull a

vehicle out of mud, sand or other
conditions from which the vehicle
cannot be driven out under its own
power.

• Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than

the vehicle doing the towing.

• The drivers of both vehicles should

communicate with each other fre-
quently.

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Front

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Rear

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• Attach a towing strap to the tow

hook.

• Using a portion of the vehicle other

than the tow hooks for towing may
damage the body of your vehicle.

• Only use a cable or chain specifi-

cally intended for use in towing
vehicles. Securely fasten the cable
or chain to the towing hook provid-
ed.

• Before emergency towing, check

that the hook is not broken or dam-
aged.

• Fasten the towing cable or chain

securely to the hook.

• Do not jerk the hook. Apply it

steadily and with even force.

• To avoid damaging the hook, do

not pull from the side or at a verti-
cal angle. Always pull straight
ahead.

• Use a towing strap less than 16

feet (5 m) long. Attach a white or
red cloth (about 12 inches (30 cm)
wide) in the middle of the strap for
easy visibility.

• Drive carefully so that the towing

strap is not loose during towing.

Emergency towing precautions

• Turn the ignition switch to ACC so

the steering wheel isn’t locked.

• Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
• Release the parking brake.
• Press the brake pedal with more

force than usual since you will have
reduced brake performance.

• More steering effort will be

required because the power steer-
ing system will be disabled.

• If you are driving down a long hill,

the brakes may overheat and brake
performance will be reduced. Stop
often and let the brakes cool off.

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NOTICE

Before towing, check the reduction
gear for fluid leaks under your vehi-
cle. If the reduction gear fluid is
leaking, a flatbed equipment or tow-
ing dolly must be used.

CAUTION

To avoid serious damage to the
reduction gear, limit the vehicle
speed to 10 mph (15 km/h) and
drive less than 1 mile (1.5 km)
when towing.

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Maintenance

Motor room compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

• Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
• Owner maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

• Owner maintenance schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Scheduled maintenance service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . 7-19
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21

• Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
• Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24

• Checking the brake fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24

Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26

• Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26

Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27

• Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
• Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27

Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29

• Blade inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
• Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33

• For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
• Battery recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
• Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35

Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36

• Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
• Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 7-36
• Checking tire inflation pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
• Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38
• Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
• Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
• Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
• Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41
• Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41
• Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51

• Fuse/relay panel description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-56

Light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-63

• Front light replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-64
• Side repeater light bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-68
• Rear combination light bulb replacement . . . . . . . . 7-68
• High mounted stop light bulb replacement . . . . . . . 7-70
• License plate light bulb replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-71
• Interior light bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-72

Appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-73

• Exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-73
• Interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-78

California perchlorate notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-80

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MOTOR ROOM COMPARTMENT

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1. Coolant reservoir

2. Brake fluid reservoir

3. Fuse box

4. Positive battery terminal

5. Negative battery terminal

6. Radiator cap

7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

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The actual motor compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.